PRELU DE Elegy William Grant Still Jack Mitchener, organ
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
WELCOME Bill Gabbard
INVITATION TO WORSHIP Bill Gabbard
HYMN NO. 23 All Things Bright and Beautiful ROYAL OAK
DRAMATIC READING OF MARK 9
HYMN NO. 14 Eternal Father, Strong to Save MELITA
ANTHEM All Things Bright and Beautiful Rutter Sanctuary Choir; Jack Mitchener, organ
OFFERTORY PRAYER George Trusler
OFFERTORY Prelude on Deep River Adolphus Hailstork Jack Mitchener, organ
DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) OLD 100TH
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Children K–5 may leave during this time for Kids Worship in room C-305 of the Children's Building.
SILENCE & PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Jonathan Hall
HYMN NO. 505 Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone MAITLAND
SCRIPTURE Mark 8:27–37 Bill Gabbard (p. 820 in your pew Bible)
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT Rev. Hall
BENEDICTION Rev. Brewer
CHORAL RESPONSE
I’ll follow my Christ who loves me so, Wherever He leads, I’ll go.
POSTLUDE Trumpet Tune in D Major David N. Johnson Jack Mitchener, organ
SERMON A Snapshot of Mark’s Gospel Rev. Ronnie Brewer
HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 491 FALLS CREEK Wherever He Leads I’ll Go
Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.
It's a great day to worship
we're glad you're here!
Here's some additional information you may find helpful today.
REQUESTING MORE INFO
Green Pew Card Use it to share as much information as you like and drop it in the offering plate. We understand that some people are hesitant to fill out church cards. It's true—a member of our pastoral staff will reach out, but you won't be flooded with communication. Engagement with us will be at your own pace. Complete it online at spdl.org/connectcard.
FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND
Restrooms & Water There are restrooms on each floor of the church. Bathrooms with changing tables are on the third floor down from the Fellowship Hall. Restrooms closest to the Sanctuary are near the church office. Water fountains are by the restrooms on each floor.
Emergency Care & First Aid Greeters and Bible study leaders can help you receive first aid before worship. If you need help during the service, see one of our uniformed officers just outside of the Sanctuary.
CHILDCARE DURING WORSHIP
You may take your children (newborn–5th grade) to the Kids Club before the service or, if you prefer, they can stay with you in the Sanctuary for the entire hour or until the Doxology when kids leave with children's ministry leaders (unless otherwise stated in the Order of Worship). After the service, pick them up in the Kids Club.
JOINING THE CHURCH
Second-Ponce enthusiastically welcomes you to make a commitment to Christ and our community of faith. At any time during the Hymn of Response, simply walk to the front of the Sanctuary where a member of our ministry team will greet you to begin the process. If you're uncomfortable being in the spotlight, that's ok! Speak with one of our ministers after worship and they'll walk you through an alternate plan.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday, May 25
End of Day Year with God Sign Up Due
Monday, May 26
All Day Office Closed for Memorial Day Noon Fellowship Supper RSVP Due
Wednesday, May 28
3 p.m. Volunteer Opportunity: VBS Decorating
Wednesday, May 21 continued 5 p.m. Fellowship Supper
6 p.m. Community Night Activities
7:05 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Sunday, June 1
9:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship
9:45 a.m. Bible Study & Sunday School for All Ages
11 a.m. Worship*
HAPPENING AT SPdL
MONTHLY SMALL GROUP BOOK STUDY A YEAR WITH GOD
Sign up deadline TODAY | Meetings via Zoom
Do you have trouble remaining faithful to spiritual practices in your life? Do you sometimes wish you had a few people with whom to discuss spiritual questions? If so, join our small group! Together we will read/work through the book A Year with God edited by Richard Foster and Julia Roller, discussing what God has revealed to us during each month. Led by Karen Harwell and the Discipleship Council, the study will be a mixture of personal reading, practice and reflection followed by group discussion and periodic group practice. We'll choose a meeting days/times based on the group who signs up. RSVP by May 25. Contact Karen Harwell (kharwell@spdl.org) to sign up or ask questions.
COMMUNITY NIGHT
Wed, May 28 | Supper at 5 p.m. | Activities at 6 p.m.
Let’s kick off summer with a Community Night! We’ll eat Fellowship Supper at 5 p.m. and then enjoy fun activities together at 6 p.m.
Menu: Pot roast, mashed potatoes, veggies, salad and dessert RSVP: By Noon, Monday, May 26
DONATE
PROPS AND TIME TO VBS
We need tents and fake green Christmas trees to help set the camping scene for VBS. Allie has also created an Amazon Wishlist for those who prefer a different way to contribute. Scan this code to learn more about loaning and/or purchasing decor.
Setting the Scene
All hands on deck! Come help us decorate for VBS. A variety of different skills are needed to make the Alaskan wilderness come to life. Join us for one or all of our decorating days:
• Wednesday, May 28 | 3 p.m.
• Saturday, May 31 | 1 p.m.
SUMMER OF STRENGTHS
Target start date: June 1
During the “Summer of Strengths,” we’ll unpack what we’ve learned from the Clifton Strengths assessment and practice applying it in our lives. After taking the assessment, group members will meet 3-4 times over the summer (depending on how many participants sign up) to discuss what they are learning and how they are growing into their God-given talents and gifts. A day/time for our Zoom meetings will be chosen by those who commit to participating. If you’ve already taken the assessment, you’re all ready to start. Contact Karen Harwell (kharwell@spdl.org) for more information and to sign up.
ACCEPTING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Deadline: June 4
It's scholarship time again! If you're interested in applying for a SPdL college scholarship, please complete the process no later than Wednesday, June 4. Find the application and its requirements at www.spdl.org/scholarships or in hard copies at the church office front desk or Welcome Center.
HAPPENING AT SPdL
WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP SUMMER SOIRÉE
Thurs, June 5 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Mary Carlton's House
Ladies, we're having a Summer Soirée and you're invited! Bring your favorite appetizer or salad to share with the group. Mary Carlton's address will be provided upon RSVP. Sign up by Wednesday, June 4, to Betsy Perkins or at www.spdl.org/events.
PRIME TIMERS' FIELD TRIP & LUNCH
Georgia Tech Papermaking Museum Tour & Lunch at the Varsity Tues, June 17 | Meet to ride bus: 9:15 a.m. Return around 2 p.m.
Cost: $7 + your own lunch | Bus Transportation Provided
Join us as we tour the Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking at Georgia Tech followed by lunch at the Varsity. We'll learn about how paper has been made through the centuries and explore everything from papyrus to molds and deckles. Then we'll answer the question "What'll ya have?" at the nearby Varsity. RSVP by Sun, June 8, to Vicki McCaskey at vmccaskey@spdl.org or 404.591.4344.
PASTOR SEARCH
HAVE A SENIOR PASTOR CANDIDATE IN MIND?
Email: pastorsearch@spdl.org Info & Application Portal: www.spdl.org/pastorsearch
The Pastor Search Committee welcomes your recommendations! Send names via email or submit the candidate's resume and letter of introduction using the application portal. An ideal candidate snapshot, based on our answers to the Committee's survey, is included in the Church Profile. Check it out and prayerfully consider if you have a candidate to share.
Growing in Christ and community–sharing God's love in the world.
He called the crowd with His disciples and said to them, “If any wish to come after Me, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow Me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for My sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it. For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life? Indeed, what can they give in return for their life?
-Mark 8:34–37